Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh - Overview

Overview

The Women's Center is a resource for close to 10,000 individuals per year seeking refuge from domestic violence. Although the vast majority of its benefactors are women and children, the center also has resources available to help men that have suffered abuse. The center is much more than simply a "shelter" for those in need. It is a resource for providing step-by-step legal guidance, dispute resolution, counseling, child-care and child violence alternative programs. Most recently pop-star Christina Aguilera, a native of the Pittsburgh area, put the Women's Center on the world map by making several large and public donations to its cause. She has also made several surprise appearances to volunteer her time and energy to the organization.